The act of simply stepping off the plane, the feeling of a few short seconds expanding into multiple, the wind in your face and the act of trusting another; the thrill and adventure you feel from a single jump is unmatched and something we think everyone should definitely try.
Why skydive here?
Sydney skydive locations
Height options
Why skydive here?
Melbourne skydive locations
Height options
Whether you’ve taken the leap of faith before or not, tandem skydiving is a comfortable and easy choice because you don’t have to worry about the parachute at all. A certified skydiving expert will accompany you in the dive, control your fall, open your chute, take care of the landing, and even click some amazing photographs of your fall.
As long as you’re of sound health, you’re good to go!
Age: You have to be at least 16 years old to go skydiving in Australia. 16 to 18-year-olds will also need a parent or guardian signed consent form.
Weight: The maximum weight for skydiving is 110 kg. You will need to pay a surcharge fee for additional safety equipment if your weight is more than 95 kg.
Health:
You will need to be of sound health before taking a dive. You will also need to inform the crew if you have had a cold, nausea, fever or any other symptoms on or before the day of your dive to avoid any health complications at high altitudes.
If you wish to remain on the safer side, we suggest that you give a quick call to your family doctor to rule out any health issues before going on the dive.
Skydiving is largely a weather-dependent activity. Which means that skies would need to be clear with low wind speeds for you to be able to take a dive.
It’s always best to check the weather forecast before you book your skydiving tickets, so it’s ideal to plan the jump about 2 days earlier.
However, if you can’t make your booking so close to your dive, or if the weather conditions on the day of the jump suddenly change, then you can reschedule your jump for another day.
To accommodate for unforeseen cancellations, we recommend that you keep your skydiving experience at the beginning of your trip for you to reschedule before your departure.
The land down under is widely known for its pleasant weather conditions throughout the year, no matter the season. However, the spring and summer months in Australia from September to February is the ideal time to schedule your dive. There are few chances of rain at this time keeping the humidity lower and the higher altitude temperatures are also not freezing.
If you can’t avoid taking a jump in the winter, then don’t worry. The crew will provide you with warmer jumpsuits to beat the cold winds.
As skydiving requires an air strip and a hangar, most times the dropzone locations are situated outside city limits.
However, you can skip on worrying about the commute by booking a ticket that includes transfers. Most skydiving experiences already include return transfers from major landmarks in the city, and if you’re lucky, even from your hotel.
You can also find plenty of public transport options in any of these cities in Australia. You can also find free and paid parking options near the skydiving facilities if you’d rather drive down yourself.
While prices may vary based on the city, skydiving tickets typically cost around AU$300 to AU$700, depending on the inclusions in your ticket like transfers, height options, photos and videos, etc.
Currently, the cities Sydney and Melbourne offer skydiving across 7 different dropzones in Australia.
While each dropzone location has its own speciality, there are some cities we definitely recommend. Sydney has a beach-side dropzone at Newcastle. Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles near Melbourne give you various height options for you to choose from.
You need not have prior experience of skydiving with a tandem skydive. An expert jumpmaster will accompany you on your experience and control the fall and chute deployment for you. All you need to do is enjoy the beautiful sceneries!
To avoid complications on your body from the massive height and pressure differences involved in deep sea diving and skydiving, it is recommended that you take a 24 hour gap between the two activities.
You need to be of sound health if you wish to go skydiving. If you’re exhibiting any symptoms of cold, flu, fever, or any other illness, you will have to inform your skydiving instructor to avoid any complications at the jump height.
It is recommended that pregnant women do not attempt tandem skydiving. This is to ensure that there are no complications at the fall height and that your baby remains healthy.
In case of unforeseen cancellations of your skydive, you will be provided with credits by the skydiving facility that are valid for the next 12 months. You can use these credits to reschedule your dive for any other day within validity.
Once booked, you will be unable to cancel your skydiving tickets. However, you can reschedule it to any other day up to 24 hours before the dive.